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I moved to Prague from Canada. I brought with me a very old and very beautiful B&O 5000 4 component system. While some other equipment I brought works over 220V-->100V transformers, B&O won't. Is there a way of replacing the power supply system inside the units. do you know?
Hi Lanny
Welcome to BeoWorld.
I wondered if this would be of any help to you:
It should be possible to link the transformer for 110V operation, I am at work now but I can check when I get home tonight
Stuart
I have just had a quick look at the service manual for the 5000 and it shows the transformer as suitable for 110V operation however the Beocord 5000 shows a 240V transformer in the UK but I can have a look inside one and confirm tomorrow, I take it you have a CD50 and beogram if you let me know I can check these
Stuart
Thank you all for the great responses - just to make sure: I have a Canadian (110V) system and need to connect it to a European 220 current (there is also difference in frquency 50 --> 60 Hz).
The system consists of the receiver, tape deck, turntable and CD (50) player.
My B&O Icons:
Ihad a quick look at the back of the CD50 and if you remove the lid there is a voltage selector at the back. I suspect that all the Beomaster 5000 are fitted with the same transformers and you would only have to change the links, if not I have a spare transformer but it is heavy and postage will be expensive. I can take a photo of my transformer and you can compare it to yours
Stuart
You guys were right! Instead of "changer" I bought a real transformer and it now works :-).
Stuart, what do you mean by "links"? Is there something insight the uniits where a transformer can be switched?
Thank you all for your help.
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